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Charleston Heart Study, 1960-2000 (ICPSR 4050)

Principal Investigator(s):Nietert, Paul J., Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston; Sutherland, Susan E., Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston; Bachman, David L., Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston; Keil, Julian E., Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston; Gazes, Peter, Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston; Boyle, Edwin, Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston

Summary:

The Charleston Heart Study (CHS) represents data collected
over a 41-year period (1960-2000) in order to provide an understanding
of the natural progression of aging in a community-based cohort. In
1960 the CHS began enrolling a random selection of community residents
who were 35 years of age and older -- including men and women, Black
and White. The primary hypothesis of the original study was to
investigate racial differences in the manifestation and risk factors
for coronary disease. Over the... (more info)

The Charleston Heart Study (CHS) represents data collected
over a 41-year period (1960-2000) in order to provide an understanding
of the natural progression of aging in a community-based cohort. In
1960 the CHS began enrolling a random selection of community residents
who were 35 years of age and older -- including men and women, Black
and White. The primary hypothesis of the original study was to
investigate racial differences in the manifestation and risk factors
for coronary disease. Over the ensuing 40+ years, a variety of outcome
measurements were incorporated into the re-examination of the
participants, including psychosocial, behavioral, aging, and
functional measures. As a longitudinal study, the CHS allows for the
study of the risk factors, correlates, and consequences of aging,
while simultaneously allowing for exploration of racial disparity in
the manifestation of putative risk factors and outcomes. The CHS began
with baseline data and added a special cohort of Black men. In
subsequent years three separate follow-ups were conducted. The data
include death information for respondents and background
characteristics (age, race, sex, occupation, education, and marital
status).

Access Notes

One or more files in this study are not available for download due to special restrictions; consult the restrictions note to learn more.
Additional information can
also be found in the Use Agreement.

This data collection may not be used for any purpose
other than statistical reporting and analysis. Use of these data to
learn the identity of any person or establishment is prohibited. In
preparing the data files for this collection for public archiving and
distribution, the producers have removed direct identifiers and
characteristics that might lead to identification of data subjects.
Users interested in obtaining the Charleston Heart Study must complete
the CHS Limited Use Agreement form. A copy of this form can be
accessed from the download page associated with this data
collection.